Married couples are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and invest in their relationship at a Marriage Retreat Day titled God Chose You for Me, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Hartford. The retreat will take place on Sa...

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The late Pope Francis was a man of great humility and compassion. No doubt he is one of the holiest men of our times. Yet he would be quick to assert that holiness is something every person should work toward and that, with the grace of God, all can grow into it. Holiness Is for Everyone I...

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While bicycling, my husband and I stopped by a pond and noticed a small turtle climbing onto a log in the water. The turtle struggled several times, slipping into the water and trying again before achieving his goal. I commented to my husband, “Too bad the turtle didn’t have someone to l...

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Marriage is one of life’s greatest blessings, yet even the strongest relationships can face seasons of struggle. If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer.   The...

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  A Lifetime of Love Jack and Jane Sterry’s life together goes back to when both were just schoolkids living in Portland, Connecticut.  Jack was a senior and Jane an incoming freshman at Portland High School when Jack took one look at Jane and knew she was the one for him. They&...

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For the past 16 years, my husband and I have worked together in a marriage ministry as presenting team members for Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME). It was not something we ever saw ourselves doing, and certainly not something we were looking for in our lives. But after attending a WWME experienc...

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Discover the power of gratitude in your marriage at a special enrichment day with Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin on Saturday, October 18 at St. Edmund’s Retreat Center on Enders Island in Mystic, CT.   This enrichment will focus on the benefits and value to couples of practicing gratitu...

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  Marriage is one of life’s greatest blessings, yet even the strongest relationships can face seasons of struggle. If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer. &nb...

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Through tear-filled eyes, my husband asked, “Will you stand beside me on the altar when I deliver my Dad’s eulogy?”  “Of course,” I told him. “Whatever you need, I am here for you. We are in this together.” I knew my husband was strong enough to d...

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   MARRIAGE HELP PROGRAM WEEKEND DATE: September 5th – September 7th             Location: Hotel near Bradley International Airport Marriage isn’t always easy. Even the strongest couples face seasons of struggle, distance, or pain. If you&...

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